Proverbs 24:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:26 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. that...: Heb. that answereth right words" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:26 — KJV
“Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer. that...: Heb. that answereth right words”
— Proverbs 24:26 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:26 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:26
“So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me. in time...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:26: every, right, answer
“And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, We have ten parts in the king, and we have also more right in David than ye: why then did ye despise us, that our advice should not be first had in bringing back our king? And the words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel. despise...: Heb. set us at light”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:26: right, answer, heb
“Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? full...: Heb. of lips”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:26: lips, answer, heb
“Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. he giveth...: Heb. he answereth not”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:26: giveth, answer, heb
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. the seeing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:26: right, heb, words
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